Van Lanschot Kempen launches two active small-cap ETFs with State Street
The Dutch group announced on November 10, 2026, together with State Street Investment Management, the launch of two actively managed exchange-traded funds focused on US small caps and European small caps excluding the United Kingdom.
The move is part of the strategic partnership linking the two asset managers: Van Lanschot Kempen provides stock selection, while State Street IM provides the platform and distribution.
Two funds housed at State Street IM, managed by Van Lanschot Kempen
The two products, named State Street Kempen US Small Cap Active Equity UCITS ETF and State Street Kempen Europe ex-UK Small Cap Active Equity UCITS ETF, will be created within State Street IM's existing umbrella structure of ETFs. Van Lanschot Kempen will act as sub-adviser.
Each fund will offer exposure to a portfolio of small-cap stocks built according to Van Lanschot Kempen's fundamental investment approach. Both ETFs will fall under Article 8 of the SFDR regulation and will integrate sustainability characteristics into their investment process.
A division of roles that broadens the distribution of the Dutch manager
The partners justify this launch by the growing interest of European investors in small-cap equities. For State Street IM, it extends the expansion of its active ETF range, which has grown significantly over the past year according to the press release.
For Van Lanschot Kempen, the range extends its asset management franchise by relying on State Street IM's global ETF platform, distribution network and size. "Our collaboration allows us to bring our long-standing expertise in small caps to the ETF market and to broaden our reach," said Erik van Houwelingen, member of the Executive Board in charge of asset management clients.
Ann Prendergast, head of EMEA at State Street IM, presented this launch as "a new example" of an approach in which "partnership is at the heart" of the company's work.
